Chief Financial Officer- Twenty-Four (24) Months Fixed Term Contract

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To strategically direct and oversee the implementation of appropriate financial accounting, management accounting and supply chain management strategies and plans for the various business units by introducing appropriate financial, accounting and procurement systems, processes, procedures, policies and internal controls in line with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Board requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Participate in the development and implementation of the client`s strategy and resourcing of strategic objectives in a sustainable manner.
• Oversee the provisioning of financial management services.
• Oversee the provisioning of management accounting and budget management services.
• Oversee the provisioning of supply chain management services
• Oversee adherence to reporting timelines.
• Assure the embedding of risk, compliance, and audit practices all the Divisions processes and systems.
• Manage the Division’s resources (people, finance and assets).

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Matric (NQF Level 4) and Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7), Honours (NQF Level 8), B Com Accounting plus a Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9).
• CA(SA) qualification is a requirement for the role.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

10+ years of hands-on experience in a financial management and financial administration environment of which 5 years’ experience in Senior Management role.

Able to demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge and experience in financial management, budgeting, revenue management, working capital and cash flow management.
• Extensive knowledge of GRAP, PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of Corporate Governance Systems (King IV report) and Risk Management. Extensive management and leadership experience.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Leadership & Influencing
• Strategic Capability
• Managing a Team
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Change Management
• Policy Development & Adherence
• Political Awareness
• Emotional Intelligence
• Advisory Service
• Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analytical
• Business Acumen
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Planning & Organising
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Performance Driven
• Administrative Diligence
• Team Work
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Policy Adherence
• Negotiation
• Attention to detail
• Change management skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills